Samantha Fisher
Morganton,NC
Summary
Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Charles George VA Medical Center
2023.08 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CNA
UNC Health, Blue Ridge
2022.07 - 2023.08
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA
Broughton Hospital
2019.11 - 2022.07
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Promoted therapeutic environment by redirecting patients experiencing stress or anger
- Used facility approved techniques to deescalate situations
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
Asociates - Practical Nursing
Mcdowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC08.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Mental Health Knowledge
- Perform well under pressure
- Basic Life Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
CNA
Charles George VA Medical Center
2023.08 - Current
CNA
UNC Health, Blue Ridge
2022.07 - 2023.08
CNA
Broughton Hospital
2019.11 - 2022.07
Asociates - Practical Nursing
Mcdowell Technical Community College
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
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